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Episode 6: Uncovering Family Court Corruption with Michael Volpe
This is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations.
Ali Kessler speaks with Michael Volpe, a freelance journalist, and discusses his journey into investigative journalism, focusing on political, police, corporate, and nonprofit corruption. He shares insights into the systemic issues within family courts, the abuse of power by Child Protective Services (CPS), and the impact of whistleblowers. Volpe highlights significant cases, including the St. Louis family court corruption and the consequences of reunification therapy, emphasizing the need for reform in the system. In this conversation, Michael Volpe discusses the complexities and challenges of the child custody system, highlighting the rise of reunification camps, the excessive power of judges, and the role of lawyers in perpetuating conflict. He proposes several reforms aimed at simplifying the system and reducing the influence of money and third-party appointees. The discussion also touches on specific cases, including the Kassenoff case, and the broader implications of family court decisions on children and parents alike. Volpe emphasizes the growing awareness of these issues and the momentum for reform in the legal system.
Takeaways
- Michael Volpe has been a journalist since 2010, focusing on corruption.
- He investigates family court abuses and CPS misconduct.
- Volpe's work includes wrongful convictions and high-profile cases.
- He started journalism after a career in mortgage brokering.
- Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing corruption.
- CPS often operates without proper judicial oversight.
- The family court system can perpetuate abuse for financial gain.
- Reunification therapy can be harmful and traumatic for children.
- Volpe's investigations have led to significant media coverage.
- There is a growing movement for reform in family court practices. Reunification camps have gained attention, with some states banning them.
- Child custody cases are complex and require individualized attention.
- Judges hold excessive power in custody decisions.
- The financial incentives in custody cases complicate outcomes.
- Eliminating court appointees could simplify the custody process.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Grey Minds Think Alike
00:03 Meet Michael Volpe: Investigative Journalist
00:32 Michael's Journey into Journalism
01:03 Exposing Corruption in Family Courts
02:36 The Emory University Scandal
04:03 Whistleblowers and CPS Abuses
07:37 The Chris Macney Tragedy
10:20 Uncovering the AFCC Racket
11:58 St. Louis Family Court Corruption
16:56 Reunification Therapy Controversies
22:38 David Segee's Fight for Justice
25:55 The Guardian Item Racket
26:28 Legal Reforms and Exposure
26:44 Reunification Therapy and Custody Battles
28:14 Systemic Issues in Family Courts
28:50 Proposed Solutions to Fix the System
31:32 Scummy Divorce Lawyers
39:24 The Kassenoff Case
44:21 Father's Rights Movements and Gender Stereotypes
46:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Michael Volpe
After spending more than a decade in finance, Michael Volpe changed course entirely in his professional career and became a freelance journalist. Since 2009, he's been published locally in Chicago in newspapers and magazines like New City, Times of Northwest Indiana, Inside Booster, Welles Park Bulldog, Chicago Reader, and Chicago Heights Patch. He's also expanded into national stories. On the national level, his work has been published in such places as the Daily Caller, WND, CounterPunch, Crime Magazine, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Newsletter, Front Page Magazine, and Big Government.
In 2009, his expose of Dr. Anna Chacko led in part to her termination from the Pittsburgh VA. His expose of Dr. Chacko also received coverage in the Pittsburgh Tribune as well as the radiology website Aunt Minnie. In October 2012, he published his first book entitled "Prosecutors Gone Wild: The Inside Story of the Trial of Chuck Panici, John Gliottoni, and Louise Marshall."
Contact:
Website
About Ali Kessler: Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”
Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in successfully passing Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.
Contact Ali:
Website
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By Ali KesslerThis is your go-to Podcast, where we help parents navigate the complexities of family life. Hosted by Ali Kessler of Greyson’s Choice, we’ll cover everything from understanding domestic violence to navigating the legal system, finding the right therapists, life hacks, family law, mental health, custody battles, and how to protect children in dangerous situations.
Ali Kessler speaks with Michael Volpe, a freelance journalist, and discusses his journey into investigative journalism, focusing on political, police, corporate, and nonprofit corruption. He shares insights into the systemic issues within family courts, the abuse of power by Child Protective Services (CPS), and the impact of whistleblowers. Volpe highlights significant cases, including the St. Louis family court corruption and the consequences of reunification therapy, emphasizing the need for reform in the system. In this conversation, Michael Volpe discusses the complexities and challenges of the child custody system, highlighting the rise of reunification camps, the excessive power of judges, and the role of lawyers in perpetuating conflict. He proposes several reforms aimed at simplifying the system and reducing the influence of money and third-party appointees. The discussion also touches on specific cases, including the Kassenoff case, and the broader implications of family court decisions on children and parents alike. Volpe emphasizes the growing awareness of these issues and the momentum for reform in the legal system.
Takeaways
- Michael Volpe has been a journalist since 2010, focusing on corruption.
- He investigates family court abuses and CPS misconduct.
- Volpe's work includes wrongful convictions and high-profile cases.
- He started journalism after a career in mortgage brokering.
- Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing corruption.
- CPS often operates without proper judicial oversight.
- The family court system can perpetuate abuse for financial gain.
- Reunification therapy can be harmful and traumatic for children.
- Volpe's investigations have led to significant media coverage.
- There is a growing movement for reform in family court practices. Reunification camps have gained attention, with some states banning them.
- Child custody cases are complex and require individualized attention.
- Judges hold excessive power in custody decisions.
- The financial incentives in custody cases complicate outcomes.
- Eliminating court appointees could simplify the custody process.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Grey Minds Think Alike
00:03 Meet Michael Volpe: Investigative Journalist
00:32 Michael's Journey into Journalism
01:03 Exposing Corruption in Family Courts
02:36 The Emory University Scandal
04:03 Whistleblowers and CPS Abuses
07:37 The Chris Macney Tragedy
10:20 Uncovering the AFCC Racket
11:58 St. Louis Family Court Corruption
16:56 Reunification Therapy Controversies
22:38 David Segee's Fight for Justice
25:55 The Guardian Item Racket
26:28 Legal Reforms and Exposure
26:44 Reunification Therapy and Custody Battles
28:14 Systemic Issues in Family Courts
28:50 Proposed Solutions to Fix the System
31:32 Scummy Divorce Lawyers
39:24 The Kassenoff Case
44:21 Father's Rights Movements and Gender Stereotypes
46:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Michael Volpe
After spending more than a decade in finance, Michael Volpe changed course entirely in his professional career and became a freelance journalist. Since 2009, he's been published locally in Chicago in newspapers and magazines like New City, Times of Northwest Indiana, Inside Booster, Welles Park Bulldog, Chicago Reader, and Chicago Heights Patch. He's also expanded into national stories. On the national level, his work has been published in such places as the Daily Caller, WND, CounterPunch, Crime Magazine, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Newsletter, Front Page Magazine, and Big Government.
In 2009, his expose of Dr. Anna Chacko led in part to her termination from the Pittsburgh VA. His expose of Dr. Chacko also received coverage in the Pittsburgh Tribune as well as the radiology website Aunt Minnie. In October 2012, he published his first book entitled "Prosecutors Gone Wild: The Inside Story of the Trial of Chuck Panici, John Gliottoni, and Louise Marshall."
Contact:
Website
About Ali Kessler: Ali Kessler is a writer, marketing professional, passionate parent advocate, and founder of Greyson’s Choice, a 501(c)(3) created to raise awareness about the risk of domestic abuse on children. Greyson’s Choice was founded by Ali Kessler in memory of her sweet, vibrant, and fearless 4.5-year-old son, Greyson, who was murdered by his biological father in a murder-suicide during an unsupervised, court-approved visit in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in 2021. This came just hours after her petition for a domestic violence injunction was denied by a Broward County judge, citing that the “petitioner has failed to allege any overt acts by the respondent which would constitute domestic violence under Florida Statute.”
Ali’s advocacy efforts culminated in successfully passing Greyson’s Law during the 2023 legislative session. This bill now requires the court to consider threats against ex-partners or spouses when making child visitation and custody determinations in the court, expanding to include the following factors: evidence of domestic violence, whether a parent in the past or currently has reasonable cause to believe that they or a minor child is, or has been in imminent danger of becoming the victim of domestic/sexual violence by the other parent, even if no other legal action has been brought or is currently pending in court.
Contact Ali:
Website